Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 150 is 16050.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 107 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 107 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 107 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 1 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 77 and 60 | 4620 |
| 173 and 149 | 25777 |
| 161 and 161 | 161 |
| 99 and 157 | 15543 |
| 149 and 49 | 7301 |